Three Typography Mistakes That Make Your Brand Look Cheap
Most typography problems in small-business branding are three specific, common mistakes. Here is what they are, why they happen, and how to fix each one in an afternoon.
Patrick Iverson
Brand strategist and custom WordPress developer, born and raised in Santa Fe. I've run an independent practice here since 2001, working with founders, marketing leads, and creative directors on rebrands, brand strategy, and websites built to last. I write here about the parts of that work clients rarely get to see.
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